Lyrics
We split in half
We experience division.
We split in double
The division intensifies or doubles.
We beat ourselves up for nothing new We think we lie
We engage in self-destructive behavior without any meaningful outcome. There is a contemplation of dishonesty.
We never do
Contrary to thinking, we don't actually lie.
We're too close to truth to follow through Look at the hole, look at the hole
We are too close to the truth to follow through with deceit. There is a reference to a potential danger or negative consequence ("hole").
It'll swallow you before you grew
The danger can consume us before we have a chance to grow or develop.
Before you grow beautiful
Before achieving beauty or maturity, the danger might overcome us.
Just like you do
This danger is likened to something "beautiful" that can be done.
We cannot cling
We cannot hold on or grasp tightly.
We cannot give up
We cannot give up or surrender.
We can't afford either that's nothing new We dont want grey
We cannot afford to do either, and this is not a new realization.
We dont want grey
There is a rejection of the color grey; a desire for clarity or vibrancy.
We dont want grey
Repetition of the rejection of grey, emphasizing the sentiment.
We dont want grey
Continued emphasis on rejecting grey.
Look at your face
A command to observe oneself or someone else closely.
It swims deeper
Facial expression or emotions run deep.
Than most of their eyes do
Comparing emotional depth to the eyes of others.
You know the blue
Acknowledgment of the color blue, possibly representing positive emotions.
It's all your hands
All achievements are in one's own hands.
And you'll make it beautiful
The power to make things beautiful is within oneself.
Just like you do
Similar to line 8, the ability to make things beautiful is reaffirmed.
And we can't take it all with us But do we have to?
A recognition that we cannot take everything with us, questioning the necessity to do so.
March baby march
A call for action, possibly in a symbolic or metaphorical march.
You're gonna need your legs baby
Encouragement to be physically prepared for the march.
March baby march
Reiteration of the need for physical preparedness.
You're gonna need your legs baby
Repeating the importance of physical readiness.
March baby march
Emphasis on needing one's eyes, possibly suggesting awareness or vigilance during the march.
You're gonna need these eyes baby
Repetition of the importance of eyes, underlining their significance.
We dont want grey
Reiteration of the rejection of the color grey, summarizing the overall sentiment of the song.
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